Troops arrest two men for allegedly hurling grenade at Criminal Court

[Lite Beer]

Troops arrest two men for allegedly hurling grenade at Criminal Court

BANGKOK: -- Troops have arrested two men for allegedly lobbing a grenade onto the car park of the Criminal Court on Ratchadapisek Road Saturday evening, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Pol Lt Gen Sriwarah Rangsipramkul said.

He said the two were being detained by troops for questioning.

The interrogation so far found that they wanted to create a situation and they had otheraccomplices, Sriwarah said.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Troops-arrest-two-men-for-allegedly-hurling-grenad-30255565.html

-- The Nation 2015-03-08

[Somtamnication]

That was quick!!

[Ghoulst Writer]

their occupations and political affiliations are kept secret because it could cause grief by association.

Edited March 8, 2015 by Ghoulst Writer

[rametindallas]

I think they have violated Martial Law. Who or what group are against, or is inhibited by, Martial Law? I think these perpetrators did not initiate this action themselves, but were put up to it by someone who doesn't like Martial Law. Those who enforce Martial Law wouldn't do this because is makes it look like they don't have control of the situation. There will be posters who blame the NCPO for this but it does not serve the interests of the NCPO as they have already established Martial Law. The NCPO has shown, repeatedly, that they don't need any special reason to continue Martial Law so it is definitely someone who is against Martial Law. I hope the government finds out who was behind this. Martial Law.

p.s. Does anyone know if this is the court where former PM Yingluck Shinawatra will be tried?

Edited March 8, 2015 by rametindallas

[metisdead]

Burmese trolling nonsense post has been removed as well as the replies.

[Robby nz]

I note that it was troops that made the arrests, seems there is still a way to go before the police can be trusted to do things on their own.

[Lite Beer]

Blasts and gunshots rock Criminal Court

BANGKOK, 8 March 2015 (NNT) - The Criminal Court was rocked last night by bomb blasts and gunshots.

The blasts and gunfire, which were reported at around 8 p.m., damaged the court’s parking lot. One man was wounded.

The security guard who notified police disclosed that he detected no irregularities before hearing the blast. A witness said he heard a series of gunshots on Ratchadapisek Rd. in front of the Criminal Court, followed by an explosion.

Forensic and security officials headed to the scene to collect evidence. Authorities have yet to conclude whether the blast is linked to the previous bomb attacks at Siam Paragon. Meanwhile, two suspects have reportedly been detained by military

-- NNT 2015-03-08 officials.

[seajae]

interesting, reds are convicted in court to jail and all of a sudden we have the courts being attacked with grenades and gunfire, lets see, I wonder who could be responsible for this, ummmmmm

[Wilsonandson]

A worrying development. Hope the foreign embassies up date their travel advice.

[daoyai]

interesting, reds are convicted in court to jail and all of a sudden we have the courts being attacked with grenades and gunfire, lets see, I wonder who could be responsible for this, ummmmmm

...but with no significant damage could be "false flag" for obvious effect.

[trogers]

interesting, reds are convicted in court to jail and all of a sudden we have the courts being attacked with grenades and gunfire, lets see, I wonder who could be responsible for this, ummmmmm

Most probably democratic forces, like ISIS proclaiming Islam.

[rubl]

I think they have violated Martial Law. Who or what group are against, or is inhibited by, Martial Law? I think these perpetrators did not initiate this action themselves, but were put up to it by someone who doesn't like Martial Law. Those who enforce Martial Law wouldn't do this because is makes it look like they don't have control of the situation. There will be posters who blame the NCPO for this but it does not serve the interests of the NCPO as they have already established Martial Law. The NCPO has shown, repeatedly, that they don't need any special reason to continue Martial Law so it is definitely someone who is against Martial Law. I hope the government finds out who was behind this. Martial Law.

p.s. Does anyone know if this is the court where former PM Yingluck Shinawatra will be tried?

Ms. Yingluck's case is being considered by the Supreme Court for Political Office Holders. That's a different court. I don't know location though.

[Lite Beer]

Somyos instructs police to cooperate with troops to keep security

BANGKOK: -- Police Commissioner General Pol Gen Somyos Pumphanmuang Sunday instructed police to cooperate with troops to keep security at all crucial locations following a bomb attack at the Criminal Court Saturday.

He said the situation has not been totally secured so police could not be lax in security measures.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Somyos-instructs-police-to-cooperate-with-troops-t-30255567.html

-- The Nation 2015-03-08

[mikemac]

To be honest I am surprised it has taken this long before the paid thugs started tossing their signature bombs. Could have been worse though, could have been innocent children in the fire zone.

But I am sure the 15 terrorists who were recently jailed/bailed will benefit from these latest actions.

[billd766]

their occupations and political affiliations are kept secret because it could cause grief by association.

And you know this information is true just how exactly?

Obviously you have a link or a newspaper report to tell us what is going on, so please publish it.

Of course if this information came from a guy on the bar stool next to you we can discount your post as rubbish.

[Lite Beer]

Criminal Court under grenade attack, two suspects arrested Saturday night

BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court on Ratchadapisek was attacked with a hand grenade and small firearms Saturday night, prompting security officials in Bangkok to step up security at important places around the capital today.

Two suspects were immediately apprehended after a brief exchange of fire with soldiers.

Both were taken to undisclosed place for questioning.

Deputy commander of the First Army Region Maj Gen Apirat Kongsompong rushed to inspect the scene of explosion Friday night, along with explosive ordnance disposal police.

Royal Thai Police commissioner Pol Gen Somyot Phumphanmuang later said the grenade used in the attack at the Criminal Court was the Chinese RGD 5 type grenade which was same as those used during by perpetrators during the anti government rallies last year.

The grenade landed at the car park area of the Criminal Court and caused a 10- centimetre deep and a 20-centimetre wide hole on the floor.

EOD police reinspected the court compound again Sunday morning and discovered a loaded .357 revolver dropped at the scene, and two casings of 11 mm pistol, indicating the perpetrators intended to attack the court compound with more than one type of weapon.

Army spokesman Col Winthai Suwari said intelligence report pointed that there is still attempt to incite unrest in the country.

He said the army chief has been informed of the incident and has ordered security officials to monitor and keep watch on all unusual movement.

Close cooperation has bee established with the police to investigate the explosion last night, he said.

He confirmed two bomb suspects were immediately arrested and were being detained for questioning.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/criminal-court-under-grenade-attack-two-suspects-arrested-saturday-night

-- Thai PBS 2015-03-08

[metisdead]

An inflammatory post has been removed.

[Lite Beer]

Military junta says bomb suspects closely tracked

BANGKOK: -- The spokesman of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) said intelligence authorities have been closely tracked the two bomb suspects for a certain period and therefore could apprehend them immediately shortly after they hurled grenade at the Criminal Court last night.

Col Winthai Suwari said these perpetrators had been kept under close surveillance and tracked by security personnel until they rode on a motorcycle to lob the grenade at the court.

But he said security officials immediately moved in and there was brief gunfire and officials rammed their car at the fleeing attackers on the motorcycle.

Both fell on the road and were apprehended.

One was injured with four gunshots and he was rushed to hospital. He was identified as Yuthana Yenpinyo.

Another was identified as Mahahin Kunthong.

Col Winthai said the bomb attack was intended to create unrest in the country, and added that the attack was well planned and in defiance of the law.

He said the prime minister was informed of the incident and he has ordered speedy investigation to bring all the suspects for trial immediately and to inform the public.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/military-junta-says-bomb-suspects-closely-tracked

-- Thai PBS 2015-03-08

[rubl]

"Col Winthai said the bomb attack was intended to create unrest in the country, and added that the attack was well planned and in defiance of the law."

Must be the translation. As if less well planned attacks are not in defiance of the law

[waitforusalso]

Goat farming must be lucrative

[MilesofSmiles]

Kudos to Thai intelligence for stopping this without any innocent casualties. .... And to whoever managed to put 4 rounds on target

[Basil B]

There we have it, the Army has intelligence...

Something the RTP is lacking.

[ALLSEEINGEYE]

Good job boys!! I wonder how much intelligence they have and how high up this goes. Woul dbe interesting to see if they can nab some of the puppet masters as well as the puppets.

[Ghoulst Writer]

look obviously it was one of their own. you cant see that?

[Alwyn]

"Col Winthai said the bomb attack was intended to create unrest in the country, and added that the attack was well planned and in defiance of the law."

Must be the translation. As if less well planned attacks are not in defiance of the law

Ir wasn't that well planned either! They got caught

[FangFerang]

We've been watching these two very closely for a long time...yeah, that's the ticket. And we followed them all the time, but they got away for a minute and lobbed a grenade in...the parking lot. Yeah, that's believable. And afterwards we were right on them - shot one and nabbed the other perp (perp always sounds so damning--hee hee).

No one will ever figure this one out.

Signed,

Wile E. Coyote, Super Genius

[diehard60]

I think they have violated Martial Law. Who or what group are against, or is inhibited by, Martial Law? I think these perpetrators did not initiate this action themselves, but were put up to it by someone who doesn't like Martial Law. Those who enforce Martial Law wouldn't do this because is makes it look like they don't have control of the situation. There will be posters who blame the NCPO for this but it does not serve the interests of the NCPO as they have already established Martial Law. The NCPO has shown, repeatedly, that they don't need any special reason to continue Martial Law so it is definitely someone who is against Martial Law. I hope the government finds out who was behind this. Martial Law.

p.s. Does anyone know if this is the court where former PM Yingluck Shinawatra will be tried?

I get the feeling you dont like her at all. Did it ever occur to you that it could be something different????? No I guess not.

[ToddinChonburi]

The grunts got caught not the people that planned this.

[Baerboxer]

The grunts got caught not the people that planned this.

Yep. Whereas before, under CAPO the RTP would have simply turned a blind eye or released them as they did on a number of occasions the army are a tad different. The grunts probably won't know what to do now. Wonder if they'll start spilling the beans? Could be interesting.

[lvr181]

No need to "apprehend" them if they had been run over more thoroughly

But loss of photo opportunity later I guess